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Walmart building high-tech fulfillment center in Georgia

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September 2, 2026

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Walmart will build a $1.3 billion high-tech, next-gen fulfillment center in Franklin County, Ga., to join their other 209 Walmart and Sam's Clubs stores and 11 supply chain facilities in the state. The fulfillment center is expected to create 1,000 jobs, according to a press release that stated the project underscores Georgia's role as a national logistics leader,

"This massive investment from Walmart in a rural part of our state will not only create new, good-paying jobs for hardworking Georgians, it will also allow them to work close to home rather than commuting to a larger city for work," Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp said in the release. "Every Georgian should have opportunity, no matter their zip code, and Walmart is helping us deliver on that promise."

The 1.5 million-square-foot automated facility will be located at the Franklin 85 Logistics Center in Carnesville. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026.

"As customer expectations continue to evolve, investments like our new fulfillment center in Carnesville help us deliver the speed, convenience, and reliability customers count on," Karisa Sprague, senior vice president, supply chain, Walmart U.S., said in the release.